Chanon Concrete is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
Chanon Concrete is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
Over 20 years experience. I do exactly what the customer asks for with no complaints. At Tri Star Landscaping we never cut corners and get the job done right the first time. We look forward to working with you and maintaining a long lasting relationship! Give us a call today!
"Price and responsiveness were reasonable but quality of work was uneven."
Joe L on September 2024
Over 20 years experience. I do exactly what the customer asks for with no complaints. At Tri Star Landscaping we never cut corners and get the job done right the first time. We look forward to working with you and maintaining a long lasting relationship! Give us a call today!
"Price and responsiveness were reasonable but quality of work was uneven."
Joe L on September 2024
Established in 2024, Aventra Engineering Services Inc. (Aventra) (License #1133283) leverages more than four decades of collective expertise in structural engineering, seismic retrofitting, concrete infrastructure, and erosion control solutions. Our commitment to craftsmanship, transparent communication, and uncompromising standards drives every project, ensuring reliable, high–quality outcomes for public and private sector clients across California’s Bay Area. Founded by CEO Aryan Pakkhoo and his father, Vice President Manoochehr Pakkhoo, a seasoned construction professional, Aventra blends data‑driven strategy with hands‑on insight to keep structural integrity, safety, and efficiency at the forefront of every build. We uphold strict quality control, a safety‑first culture, and seamless collaboration among architects, contractors, and agencies from project inception through completion, delivering resilient structures that protect communities and budgets alike.
"Professional and thorough work in helping construct an in law unit exactly to our specifications. Flexible with design process and we were completely satisfied. "
Steven S on May 2025
Established in 2024, Aventra Engineering Services Inc. (Aventra) (License #1133283) leverages more than four decades of collective expertise in structural engineering, seismic retrofitting, concrete infrastructure, and erosion control solutions. Our commitment to craftsmanship, transparent communication, and uncompromising standards drives every project, ensuring reliable, high–quality outcomes for public and private sector clients across California’s Bay Area. Founded by CEO Aryan Pakkhoo and his father, Vice President Manoochehr Pakkhoo, a seasoned construction professional, Aventra blends data‑driven strategy with hands‑on insight to keep structural integrity, safety, and efficiency at the forefront of every build. We uphold strict quality control, a safety‑first culture, and seamless collaboration among architects, contractors, and agencies from project inception through completion, delivering resilient structures that protect communities and budgets alike.
"Professional and thorough work in helping construct an in law unit exactly to our specifications. Flexible with design process and we were completely satisfied. "
Steven S on May 2025
Central Pacific Services is a licensed and insured excavating and masonry company based out of Tracy, California. With over 22 years in the industry, they are professionals who can take a on a wide range of projects. It is their priority to provide every customer with quality work and ensure the client is satisfied with the results. Give us a call today, we look forward to working with you!
"Excellent quality build. Requested a 60? CMU wall and wood fence to hold up my house on a hill. Ed was soooo communicative, clear with the scope, pricing, and also gave me several options a from more reasonable to high end. The work product was amazing."
Ann J on April 2023
Central Pacific Services is a licensed and insured excavating and masonry company based out of Tracy, California. With over 22 years in the industry, they are professionals who can take a on a wide range of projects. It is their priority to provide every customer with quality work and ensure the client is satisfied with the results. Give us a call today, we look forward to working with you!
"Excellent quality build. Requested a 60? CMU wall and wood fence to hold up my house on a hill. Ed was soooo communicative, clear with the scope, pricing, and also gave me several options a from more reasonable to high end. The work product was amazing."
Ann J on April 2023
8 years of experience. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Working with Yesner was fantastic and I would / will hire him again! The project was pouring a concrete slab in the basement of our old (1904) home. Like all old-house projects, this slab pour project had unique problems that would require someone with experience and a willingness to brainstorm in order to do it right. Yesner brought his experience, suggestions, and skills to the project and I'm very happy with the results. Additionally, he was dependable, easy to communicate with, and did not upsell his ideas. He came in with a reasonable bid (which can be hard to find in SF), adjusted costs for the change-orders without gouging, worked with me on the schedule, and was pleasant throughout the entire process. Yesner is the bomb and I wish him success in his business!"
Dan J on January 2025
8 years of experience. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Working with Yesner was fantastic and I would / will hire him again! The project was pouring a concrete slab in the basement of our old (1904) home. Like all old-house projects, this slab pour project had unique problems that would require someone with experience and a willingness to brainstorm in order to do it right. Yesner brought his experience, suggestions, and skills to the project and I'm very happy with the results. Additionally, he was dependable, easy to communicate with, and did not upsell his ideas. He came in with a reasonable bid (which can be hard to find in SF), adjusted costs for the change-orders without gouging, worked with me on the schedule, and was pleasant throughout the entire process. Yesner is the bomb and I wish him success in his business!"
Dan J on January 2025
With over 14 years of experience in the concrete industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home. We handle everything from concrete flat-work to full foundations. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Onsite Concrete Construction a call today, we look forward to working with you!
"My wife and I found Onsite on the internet and had a meeting with the owner to discuss what we would envision for our front yard. This was going to be a major change to what we had. We felt the price discussed was in order and I told my wife even though you thought it might be a little less money I reminded her that this was going to be a lot more work than she realized. I come from a construction background and new this was no over night job. As a matter of fact it took two months. The company crew is outstanding and work as hard as any body you have ever hired to do anything for you. The finished job really exceeds what we envisioned. This company is first class and five stars do not do them Justus. They far exceed this. Thankyou to all the crew and owner Nicky."
Donald M on March 2022
With over 14 years of experience in the concrete industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home. We handle everything from concrete flat-work to full foundations. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Onsite Concrete Construction a call today, we look forward to working with you!
"My wife and I found Onsite on the internet and had a meeting with the owner to discuss what we would envision for our front yard. This was going to be a major change to what we had. We felt the price discussed was in order and I told my wife even though you thought it might be a little less money I reminded her that this was going to be a lot more work than she realized. I come from a construction background and new this was no over night job. As a matter of fact it took two months. The company crew is outstanding and work as hard as any body you have ever hired to do anything for you. The finished job really exceeds what we envisioned. This company is first class and five stars do not do them Justus. They far exceed this. Thankyou to all the crew and owner Nicky."
Donald M on March 2022
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Quick, Effective and the project was done in a timely manner. Thank you Ultra!"
Shane D on February 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Quick, Effective and the project was done in a timely manner. Thank you Ultra!"
Shane D on February 2025
BNO Builders is a locally owned and operated company with over 20 years industry experience. We are a full service general contractor. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We will treat your home as if it were our own. Workmanship guaranteed. Call us today!
"BNO Builders did a fantastic job on our home renovation. Nestor, our contractor, was a knowledgeable and compassionate professional who walked us through the whole process from the start to finishing the smallest details. He made sure everything was done to a high standard. The workers were all very respectful of us and the property. And they finished our whole townhome faster than any of the other contractors quoted. We would choose BNO over and over again so long as Nestor would be our contractor. We put our full trust in him, and he came through every time."
Dina P on August 2024
BNO Builders is a locally owned and operated company with over 20 years industry experience. We are a full service general contractor. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We will treat your home as if it were our own. Workmanship guaranteed. Call us today!
"BNO Builders did a fantastic job on our home renovation. Nestor, our contractor, was a knowledgeable and compassionate professional who walked us through the whole process from the start to finishing the smallest details. He made sure everything was done to a high standard. The workers were all very respectful of us and the property. And they finished our whole townhome faster than any of the other contractors quoted. We would choose BNO over and over again so long as Nestor would be our contractor. We put our full trust in him, and he came through every time."
Dina P on August 2024
At Oakmount Concrete, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"done as agreed on time"
Morry L on September 2024
At Oakmount Concrete, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"done as agreed on time"
Morry L on September 2024
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
Most railroad tie retaining walls have a life span of 20 to 30 years, though you may need to replace your wall sooner if it's repeatedly exposed to heavy rain, runoff, and excess moisture. The creosote treatment in traditional railroad ties helps resist rot and insects, but proper drainage is essential for maximizing longevity. Regular inspections and prompt repairs of minor issues can help extend your wall's useful life.
Creosote-treated railroad ties can pose health risks if used near edible plants or children's play areas. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) notes that creosote may be harmful to humans and wildlife. Many localities restrict or prohibit creosote-treated wood in residential settings. For garden applications, consider alternative materials like recycled plastic composite ties or lumber treated with more garden-friendly preservatives.
The ideal drainage solution depends on your specific site conditions and wall height. For most residential applications, a combination of gravel backfill and perforated drain pipe works effectively.
A complete drainage system costs between $2,100 and $6,500, though basic solutions start at $500. Proper drainage prevents water pressure buildup behind your wall, significantly reducing the risk of failure and extending its useful life.
For walls under four feet tall on relatively flat terrain, you can proceed without engineering services. However, walls exceeding four feet, those on steep slopes, or projects with unusual soil conditions require professional engineering input.
A structural engineer can design appropriate footings and reinforcement to ensure your wall safely handles the lateral soil pressure it will face.
Railroad tie retaining walls start at $15 to $25 per square foot, with most projects averaging $25 to $30 per square foot, depending on complexity and site prep. This makes them more affordable than natural stone or concrete block walls initially.
While vinyl options may cost less upfront ($10 to $15 per square foot), railroad ties offer superior aesthetics and strength. Though they require more maintenance than masonry options, their lower initial cost makes them attractive for many homeowners.